Bestway News + Updates

Our sub-agency, DCR, has been with us since 2004. Run by Dan Mitchell out of Stillwater, MN, CR Danstar Transportation was founded on the principles of passion, dedication, and business integrity. With over 24 years of experience in the trucking industry, Dan has experienced multiple sides of the industry and uses this knowledge to provide exceptional service to customers and drivers alike.

Dan first came to the MIN Agency in 2003, looking to become a member of our team. After an interview, he was called back to the office by agency owner, Bobby Schlieske. Bobby offered him a sub-agent opportunity.

We received the Star of Quality Award from Landstar's Customs Help Department. Gregg Nelson, Vice President of Operations, writes:

"The Customs Help Department nominated the MIN Agency for the Star of Quality award commending quality service in handling loads crossing the border and wrote "MIN truly displays dedication to the complete and accurate dispatch on the US bonded shipments. In doing so, this ensures Landstar maintains compliance with US Customs. This agency goes above and beyond to confirm bond closure and ensure Landstar receives the required Customs stamped documents."

Landstar appreciates MIN's commitment to our values of service excellence. Thank you for a job well done and keep up the good work. Please accept the enclosed Star of Quality pins in recognition of your efforts; I hope that you will all wear them with pride."

Our dedication to providing excellent service isn't limited to our customers. Below is a note that Landstar BCO Ian F. wrote to our office:

"I would like to say thank you to Steve for his absolute professionalism, attention to detail, and creating a great relationship with my business. I feel he's a vital part of the MIN team! I look forward to our continued friendship."

For the third consecutive year, the MIN Agency was awarded the Complete and Accurate Dispatch Certificate. This certificate was awarded for having an Agency Customer Service incident rate lower than the overall company average in 2015. We take pride in providing excellent customer service to both the driver and the customer. We will continue to provide this quality service in 2016 and beyond.

Landstar was among seventeen trucking companies in six divisions recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for its annual National Fleet Safety Awards. The awards honor trucking companies that demonstrate a commitment to safety and accident reduction.

Landstar was recognized in two of the six divisions: Division II (5-14.99 million miles) and Division VI (100+ million miles).

Division winners were selected based on their low accident frequency per million miles. They will be recognized during the TCA’s annual convention March 6-9, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and again during the TCA’s Safety & Security Division Annual Meeting May 22-24, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge announced their annual list of the 20 Best Fleets to Drive For. For the fifth consecutive year, Landstar has made the list.

To be considered for the Best Fleets program, a company operating 10 or more trucks had to be nominated by at least one of its company drivers or owner operators. Human resources representatives and executives of the nominated fleets are then interviewed regarding their corporate direction, policies, and programs. Fleets were evaluated against a scoring matrix covering a variety of categories, including total compensation package, health benefits, pension plans, and career opportunities. A selection of each fleet’s drivers was also surveyed, with their feedback compared to management’s.

The overall winners’ names will be announced during TCA’s Annual Convention, March 6-9, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

We have parking spaces available at our yard for your personal automobile and tractor-trailer unit. These parking spots are limited in quantity and will fill fast. You do not have to be a Landstar driver in order to take advantage of this opportunity!

Our parking agreements are annual agreements that are billed on a monthly basis. Each agreement guarantees a spot for your personal automobile and a spot for your tractor-trailer unit.